§ 27-401. Definitions

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   (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Claim. --

   (1) "Claim" means a demand for payment or benefit under a policy or contract by an insured, third party, or representative of the insured or third party.

   (2) "Claim" includes a demand for payment or benefit made against:

      (i) the State under Title 12 of the State Government Article, Title 2, Subtitle 5 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, or Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article; or

      (ii) the Maryland Transit Administration when acting as a self-insurer under § 7-703 of the Transportation Article.

(c) Motor vehicle accident. -- "Motor vehicle accident" means an occurrence involving a motor vehicle that results in damage to property or injury to a person.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 233; 1997, ch. 35, § 2; 1998, ch. 21, § 1; 2001, ch. 730; 2007, ch. 651; 2010, ch. 72.

                    
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